ZIP Code 98281 Housing Market
ZIP code 98281 is located in Whatcom County, Washington. Based on the FHFA House Price Index, the most recent annual HPI value is 386.6 (2000 = 100) , with a year-over-year change of +5.52% as of 2025.
📈 98281 HPI Trend
FHFA House Price Index for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (2000 = 100)
About This ZIP Code
ZIP code 98281 is one of the most active real estate sub-markets in Whatcom County, Washington. The FHFA House Price Index tracks cumulative price appreciation since 2000, providing a consistent measure of long-term value change in this specific ZIP area.
For full county-level context, see the Whatcom County Housing Market page, which includes ACS median home values, rent, owner-occupancy, employment, migration, and other economic indicators.
Other Active ZIPs in Whatcom County
| ZIP Code | HPI | YoY | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98240 | 309.4 | -17.97% | 2025 |
| 98244 | 413.7 | +8.77% | 2025 |
| 98230 | 422.3 | +13.98% | 2025 |
| 98295 | 323.9 | +6.70% | 2025 |
| 98247 | 363.1 | +2.18% | 2025 |
| 98225 | 473.6 | +0.25% | 2025 |
| 98264 | 369.5 | +1.57% | 2025 |
| 98226 | 406.2 | +3.10% | 2025 |
| 98276 | 324.1 | — | 2025 |
Data Source: FHFA House Price Index for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100). Data as of 2025. This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.